Department of Human Services
Federal opportunity from Maryland Department of Human Services. Place of performance: MD. Response deadline: Aug 15, 2022.
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Description
Unarmed Security Guards
AGENCY CONTROL NUMBER:
HADSS/LGA 23-002S
Issue Date:
8/9/2022
Posted on Emma -8/9/22-Unarmed Guard Services for Harford County DSS,for three locations:
2 south main street the Mary Risteau Building,
101 south Main street, suite 200, Bel Air, Maryland 21014,
Family Investment office 2029 Pulaski Highway, Harve,Maryland, 21008.
Contract is for 3 months.
Reference no. Emma- BPM 031100. Solicitation No. HADSS/LGA-23-002-S.
Publish Date: 8/9/2022
Proposal Due Date: 8/15/2022 At 1:00 PM
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BidPulsar Analysis
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The Maryland Department of Human Services is seeking unarmed security guard services for three specific locations in Harford County, Maryland, as indicated by the solicitation number HADSS/LGA-23-002-S. The contract duration is for 3 months, with proposals due by 1:00 PM on August 15, 2022. This opportunity may be ideal for vendors with local presence and experience in security services.
The buyer aims to secure unarmed security guard services at multiple locations to ensure safety and security for employees and visitors.
- Security firms with experience in unarmed services
- Vendors located in or near Harford County
- Companies with a track record of governmental contracts
- Review Agency Control Number: HADSS/LGA 23-002S
- Understand requirements for each location
- Develop proposal focusing on staffing and security measures
- Submit proposal by the deadline of August 15, 2022
- Include necessary attachments and bid forms
- Completed Attachment-A Bid Form
- Company profile and experience
- Detailed staffing plan
- Cost proposal
- References from previous clients
More BidPulsar strategy notesCompliance, pricing, teaming, risks, questions, and coverage notes
- Ensure compliance with all local regulations for security services
- Review the DHS-Small-Procurement-Solicitation-Model for adherence
- Consider competitive pricing due to the short contract duration
- Include pricing for potential extensions if necessary
- Look for local subcontractors who can provide staffing
- Consider teaming with firms that have complementary services in security
- Risk of late proposal submission due to tight deadlines
- Potential challenges in staffing for multiple locations
- Scrutiny on compliance with state security regulations
- What specific security challenges exist at each location?
- Are there existing security protocols that need to be integrated?
- What is the evaluation criteria for proposals?
Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.
- Specific qualifications required for security staff
- Details on the evaluation criteria
- Information on prior security arrangements at the sites
- Clarification on whether proposals may include alternative or enhanced services
- Contract terms regarding renewal or extension options
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